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My Mother is bedridden and my Dad is 90 we need an Aid who can change diapers and do light house keeping and laundry. We live in GA and do not know how to find affordable, care, house cleaning 2 days a week. Any suggestions? Our last helper took everything of value.

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Did the last helper work for an agency or direct hire? Either way, please file a legal complaint and a legal suit, if you haven't done so already. Even if you don't win anything back, people like that cause so many problems in their industry.

And I second getting your Dept of Aging to give you referrals. Even then... I dealt with a company that had a business license and was registered, but the agency went outside state law and didn't do required background checks on employees. Several of their employees caused problems for me and my family, and in the end, the agency went out of business about 6 months after I had the unfortunate experience of having to deal with them. I did report them. They are no longer around. Still... it leaves a mark. One of their caregivers was such a blessing, and I intended to hire her directly if given the opportunity.

In my state, there is a website that lists all people with the required licenses/training to do in-home care (CNA level and above). The website is provided by the Dept of Aging. There may be something in your area that is similar, where you can verify someone's credentials from the start, and from there, interview prospective caregivers and trust your instinct if you plan to direct-hire.
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Try contacting your local area agency on aging (county) for referrals
A few years ago we got a housekeeper through a neighbor- she has been a godsend and treats mom like her own visiting her 2x a week in her facility for dinner
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Have you considered asking a financial advisor or maybe your parents insurance company? They may not have the answers, but they might be able to refer you to a number you can call. Or did you consider looking into Respite Care? Keep asking around. You might come across someone who can give you some answers to problems you need to address.

I met my financial advisor at the supermarket. She had a table where she was a volunteer for giving insurance information for seniors. Since then, she has been helping our family with our medical as well as other financial situation. Try looking under government websites under elder care or an organization for caregivers.
I know these are general answers, but you have to start somewhere. Hope you find some help soon.
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